Transcript Highlights:

• I have no idea how that constitutional conflict would shake out.
• I have no idea how that constitutional conflict would shake out.
• I have no idea how that constitutional conflict would shake out.
• <01:25:20.239> as reporting it is the same idea as reporting it is the same idea as complete
• Do you have any idea how it's handled in other states? Yes, predominantly.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on HB 135, introduced by Representative Michael Harrington. He said the bill would codify a portion of the New Hampshire Constitution to bar New Hampshire businesses from being required to collect sales or use taxes for other states unless Congress mandates it, arguing that the U.S. Supreme Court’s Wayfair decision created an onerous compliance burden for businesses. He described the patchwork of state and local sales tax rules, thresholds, and product exemptions as extremely complex and said the bill was intended to push the issue back toward Congress and the courts. Members questioned whether the bill’s reference to a “foreign government” would apply to other U.S. states, whether the proposal would conflict with the Supremacy Clause, and whether it would create standing for businesses to challenge Wayfair. Harrington responded that “foreign government” meant any government other than New Hampshire, that he believed the state could challenge the decision in court by passing a law contrary to Wayfair, and that businesses were already being harmed by compliance costs. Some members raised concerns about whether the bill was an unfunded mandate or simply a private compliance burden, and Harrington argued that the state itself would not be collecting the taxes, but businesses would still face recordkeeping and administrative costs. Sam Garland of the Department of Justice then testified. He said the department was not taking a formal position on the bill, but offered technical comments. Garland acknowledged that Wayfair created significant compliance burdens and noted that states have become somewhat more uniform, with all states now having a $100,000 economic nexus threshold, though not all use the 200-transaction threshold and local tax variation remains substantial. He said the department’s concerns were legal, describing the issue as uncharted constitutional territory involving both vertical and horizontal federalism. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• of grow with this idea. of grow with this idea. Representative<01:18:48.400> Mlan.
• Um, you know, this is a brand new idea, right?
• The innovation idea is is awesome.
• > expanding in New Hampshire the idea of expanding in New Hampshire the idea of adopting<01:32:59.199
• <01:34:52.719> I<01:34:52.880> was fundamental idea behind what I was fundamental idea

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We have no idea how much this bill is going to cost.
• Bonner's concern that we have no idea Bonner's concern that we have no idea what<00:26:11.520>
• He said he likes that idea and appreciates the idea of uniformity as well, making sure they are consistent
• He said he likes that idea and appreciates the idea of uniformity as well, making sure they are consistent
• He said he likes that idea and appreciates the idea of uniformity as well, making sure they are consistent

Bills: SF856, HF4482, HF3672, HF1234, HF4591, HF3554, HF936

Keywords: Inspector General, fraud prevention, state audit, public funds, misuse, transparency, government accountability, HF4482, Minnesota Historical Society, state historic sites, historic site management, historic preservation, county historical society, local historical society, municipality, county government, admission fees, grants-in-aid, site operations, site maintenance

Transcript Highlights:

• One example of this is the strand of listening, speaking, viewing, and exchanging ideas.
• Um but thought was an interesting idea.
• Representative Lawrence and Representative Keeler had that as her idea.
• I do like the idea of being goal-focused.
• I do like the idea of being together.

Bills: HF3776, HF3557, HF3585

Keywords: screen time, preschool, kindergarten, early childhood education, digital media, tablets, smartphones, educational technology, EdTech, classroom devices, publicly funded preschool, school policy, child development, special education, IEP, 504 plan, IFSP, Minnesota education law, climate literacy, education

Summary: The committee first approved the previous day’s minutes, then took up House File 3776, as amended by the A2 amendment, which clarified how the bill would apply to students with IEPs and 504 plans. The bill’s author argued that Minnesota should address screen time for preschool and kindergarten students, saying current law is too broad, that young children are especially vulnerable to developmental and attention harms from screens, and that parents and teachers should have more control over device use. The bill was laid over after discussion. Testimony on HF 3776 was split. Amanda Faye of Minnetonka Public Schools opposed the bill as drafted, saying it would conflict with existing academic standards, READ Act screening requirements, accessibility tools, and local control, and would force districts back to paper-based screening. Katherine Myers of Live More Screen Less supported the bill, citing concerns about early childhood screen exposure and arguing that screen-free time supports child development. Members raised concerns about local control, parental rights, and how to protect students who need devices for accommodations; the author and nonpartisan staff noted that schools can already adopt cell phone policies, but exceptions may be needed for certain students and uses. After laying over HF 3776, the committee began House File 3557. Representative Craft introduced the bill as a voluntary program to promote practical science education and workforce development tied to climate literacy, including a proposed Minnesota Seal of Climate Literacy for high school students. The bill was only introduced before the transcript ended, with no vote or final action recorded on HF 3557.

Transcript Highlights:

• It's just that we have some slightly different ideas of exactly how to go about doing that, and that's
• It's just that we have some slightly different ideas of exactly how to go about doing that, and that's
• It's just that we have some slightly<00:00:58.960> different<00:00:59.199> ideas<00:00:
• how slightly different ideas of exactly how to<00:01:01.199> go<00:01:01.520> about<00
• <00:05:17.520> and amendments to start debating ideas and amendments to start debating ideas

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up Senate File 856, a bill to create a statewide Office of Inspector General to combat fraud. Representative Norris presented a delete-everything amendment that would keep most of the Senate bill but add more emphasis on fraud prevention, fully fund the office, avoid duplicating work already done by the BCA’s financial crimes division, and preserve subject-matter expertise by keeping some existing inspectors general in their agencies. He said the amendment would retain strong investigative powers, including subpoenas, while using the BCA for arrests, and he acknowledged his original version was likely too broad, so he planned to offer smaller amendments if needed. Chair Nash and other members challenged the DE on both process and substance. Nash said the amendment had not been shared with key stakeholders, noted that the Senate author had publicly distanced herself from it, and pointed to a governor’s office document saying the administration wanted a different approach than the Senate bill. He argued the Senate bill was a bipartisan, bicameral product and said the committee should be careful about accuracy and process. Representative Davis questioned Norris about the claim that the Senate bill was underfunded and about the governor’s role in selecting the inspector general, arguing that the governor should not have broad control over the office. Norris responded that the Senate bill’s fiscal note estimated roughly $12 million for the biennium, but the bill appropriated less than that amount, and he said the Constitution requires the governor to appoint the inspector general if the office is in the executive branch. He said the DE tried to preserve independence through a bipartisan advisory commission, Senate confirmation, a five-year term, restrictions on partisan activity, and removal only for cause with a public hearing. After debate from several members, the committee held a roll call and the DE failed on a 7-7 tie, so it was not adopted.

Transcript Highlights:

• This will change that, and frankly it wasn't my idea, but I thoroughly approve it.
• So this idea is to just try something entirely different that has a strong chance of success.
• The idea behind this and loan programs.
• <01:23:05.920> And<01:23:06.080> it since that idea was proposed.
• And it since that idea was proposed.

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm just looking to me it seems that that is a tangible idea.
• What I'm that that is a tangible idea.
• Thank you. of of bringing this idea. Just I was I of of bringing this idea.
• What's the idea then um requirement. What's the idea then behind<01:13:53.760> that?
• I'm fine with the idea of going with $3 million of market value.

Bills: HB0045

Keywords: property tax, exemption, homeowners, long-term, aged, 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It's an interesting idea to do exit surveys rather than them coming here. I like that idea.
• It's an interesting idea to do exit surveys rather than them coming here. I like that idea.
• It's an interesting idea to do exit surveys rather than them coming here. I like that idea.
• It's an interesting idea to do exit surveys rather than them coming here. I like that idea.
• I like that idea.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee on Economic Development and Tourism met on April 1 to consider GM 510, the confirmation of Todd Aio to the board of directors of the Hawaiʻi Convention Center Authority. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from HTA representatives and numerous individuals. Supporters described Aio as a strong leader with experience in tourism, development, nonprofit work, and public service, including his time on the city council and work with Disney’s Aulani, Ward Village, and the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation. In his remarks, Aio said he would bring legal, development, and corporate governance experience to the board. He emphasized the need for the authority to better define its role, oversee contractors, and help guide the relationship between destination management and branding/marketing contractors. He also said community engagement and cultural considerations should be central to tourism planning, and that the board should work to stabilize the agency during its transition. Members questioned him about board conflicts, the lack of a permanent HTA CEO, and how to measure the success of cultural and branding campaigns such as mālama and kuleana messaging. Aio said conflicts are inevitable when board members come from industry backgrounds, but they must separate their “work hats” from their board duties. He supported replacing the interim leadership with a permanent CEO once compensation legislation is finalized, and said success should be measured through better data, including possible exit surveys and other technology-based tools. He also said he would oppose replacing Hawaiian protocol with another cultural protocol, while supporting inclusion of other cultures alongside a Hawaiian sense of place.

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:30:45.240> this and everybody has their own ideas this and everybody has their own ideas
• I think this is one idea that I know will work.
• I think this is one idea that I know will work.
• I think this is one idea that I know will work.
• I think this is one idea that I know will work.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This is already the process that school districts have to follow under the federal IDEA requirements
• House File 1308 is 60 pages of new ideas and changes to the way our education system should work.
• may be unworkable why new policy ideas may be unworkable or<01:21:09.440> too<01:21:09.679>
• opportunity to kind of see what ideas you all really had.
• opportunity to kind of see what ideas you all really had.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• What I will also tell you is there's a lot of misunderstood ideas about Section 14c.
• <00:21:37.720> about<00:21:37.960> Section lot of misunderstood ideas about Section
• lot of misunderstood ideas about Section 14c. 14c. 14c.
• 14C is a good idea, and if it<00:43:38.720> can<00:43:38.840> be<00:43:38.960> done
• And for the more than 10% of Americans living with a disability today, the idea that they can be paid

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We had no idea that... ...showed no indication for worry.
• Rice, you listed a number of legislative proposals, ideas, concepts.
• We had no idea we were in real danger.
• The bank full, just to give you an idea, is 16 feet.
• And so we can build upon these ideas downstream and build a better system.

Summary: The joint Senate and House disaster preparedness and flooding hearing opened with quorum calls, prayer, testimony time limits, and remarks from legislative leaders emphasizing decorum, respect, and the goal of learning from the July 4 flood to prevent future loss of life. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows said the special session and hearings were intended to hear directly from local officials and residents, and that the state would pursue immediate and longer-term legislation and continue working beyond the current session. The committee then heard invited testimony from Kerr County, Kerrville, Kendall County, Real County, and the Upper Guadalupe River Authority, followed by member questions. Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly, Sheriff Larry Leitha, and emergency management coordinator William B. Thomas described the flood as a sudden, unprecedented event that overwhelmed local systems before many officials or residents understood the danger. They said the county received multiple National Weather Service and IPAWS alerts, but the rain fell in remote upstream areas with limited gauges, and the flood rose too quickly for normal response. They detailed the emergency response, including dispatchers handling heavy call volumes, deputies and volunteer firefighters conducting rescues, and state and federal partners assisting. County officials said 108 people died, including 37 children, and two remained missing. They called for better real-time flood detection, stronger rural emergency management resources, improved broadband and cell coverage, and more funding for swift-water rescue and warning systems. Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring and City Manager Dalton Rice said the city had floodplain rules, emergency plans, and prior preparedness efforts, but the event exposed gaps in communications and regional warning capacity. They urged the Legislature to fund a flood warning system, whether sirens, automated alerts, or a hybrid, and asked for support for predictive weather modeling, broadband expansion, a hazard mitigation fund, and disaster recovery resources. The Upper Guadalupe River Authority said it had long funded gauges and pursued flood-warning and mitigation projects, including a new software-based flood prediction system and possible retention dams, and planned to dedicate reserve funds to feasibility studies and infrastructure improvements. Kendall County Judge Shane Stolarczyk said his county’s emergency action plan and early alerts helped prevent deaths there, and he recommended easier access to alerting tools, a river-wide warning system, simpler grant applications, and regional coordination. Real County Judge Bella Rubio said rural counties face major challenges because of limited cell service, broadband, staffing, and funding, especially for camps and visitors along the Frio and Nueces rivers, and argued that reliable alert systems should be treated as a necessity, not a luxury. Members asked about the timeline of the flood, low-water crossings, communications failures, sirens, bridges, and funding, and several witnesses said the key lessons were better communications, better warning systems, and more investment in rural flood mitigation and emergency response.

Transcript Highlights:

• So, if you guys have any ideas on promoting that, great. Thank you, Ros.
• have any ideas on promoting that. Great. have any ideas on promoting that. Great.
• <00:16:30.079> So idea of like a triggering event. So idea of like a triggering event.
• I think we get the idea. school. Right. I think we get the idea.
• Public schools use would be a good idea.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 102, which would make informational materials about type 1 diabetes available on the Department of Education website. Senator Ward said the bill is intended to help parents, teachers, and school staff recognize early symptoms such as thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and weight loss so children can be referred for care before they develop diabetic ketoacidosis. He noted that a newer blood test can identify some children at risk earlier than in the past. Members asked how people would be directed to the website, and Ward said the information would be posted online and also distributed in handouts, with school personnel helping spread awareness. He emphasized the bill is informational only and not a diagnostic or treatment tool. Several supporters testified in favor, including representatives from the Dartmouth Diabetes Link and students with type 1 diabetes who described delayed diagnoses, emergency hospitalizations, and the difficulty of having symptoms misunderstood as stress, athletics, or normal teenage changes. They said the bill could help parents, teachers, and peers recognize warning signs earlier and reduce the risk of life-threatening ketoacidosis. One witness noted that New Hampshire ranks high in childhood type 1 diabetes, and another said even a single person seeing the information could make a difference. A retired diabetes educator and state representative also testified in support. The hearing on SB 102 was then closed. The committee then opened the hearing on Senate Bill 211, which would require school sports teams to be designated as male, female, or co-ed, bar biological males from female-designated teams and locker rooms, and create a cause of action for violations. Senator Avard said the bill responds to constituent concerns and is meant to protect fairness, safety, and privacy for biological females. In questioning, he said girls could still play on boys’ teams, but boys could not play on girls’ teams, and he said he would be open to changes. Opponents, including an attorney from LGBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders, argued the bill is substantially the same as a law passed the previous year that was already challenged in federal court and found likely unconstitutional under equal protection and Title IX; they urged the committee to mark it inexpedient to legislate. The transcript cuts off before any committee vote or further action on SB 211.

Transcript Highlights:

• No, that was not our idea. It was a request. Representative Gary was not our idea.
• The idea is we've had sort of thing.
• <01:46:29.679> It commissioner come up with his ideas.
• It commissioner come up with his ideas.
• Yes, I would suggest we go with Charlie's idea.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee met with Lottery Director Charlie McIntyre and Charitable Gaming Chief Compliance Officer Kulie Aoyo to review proposed changes in HB 2 and related amendments affecting video lottery terminals, historic horse racing, charitable gaming, and scratch tickets. McIntyre said the late-arriving amendment made revenue estimates difficult, especially because the bill would allow operators to decide when to convert from HHR to VLTs and would change the floor-space rules. He explained that the existing 70/30 floor-space split between machines and table games was negotiated to protect charity revenue, and warned that moving to a 90/10 split could reduce charity revenue, potentially by as much as $17 million, while also changing the character of the facilities. Committee members discussed whether to keep the 70/30 split, and McIntyre said he could provide updated estimates later that day, including net impacts after any offsetting gains or losses under current law. Members also asked about the governor’s proposed operator share versus the Sweeney amendment’s higher operator share. McIntyre said the governor’s 45% figure was based on his own estimate and on comparable rates in other states, and he supported it as a way to maximize revenue for the state and charities. He also described a change to high-stakes tournaments: after speaking with Rep. Sweeney, he said the amendment was clarified to apply only to those tournaments and would lower the house take from 10% to 5% to encourage participation in rare, high-buy-in events. The committee also discussed a separate proposal to raise the maximum scratch ticket price from $30 to $50; McIntyre said the change would take time to implement, would likely increase net state revenue by about $1 million in year two, and was consistent with pricing in neighboring states such as Massachusetts and Connecticut. Additional questions covered sports betting and a separate Kino-related estimate. McIntyre said March Madness is the busiest period for sports betting and that the state’s sports betting revenue has exceeded initial expectations. He also said he had estimated that removing a municipal-vote restriction for Kino could cost about $12 million total, with $2 million in the first year and $10 million thereafter. No formal votes were taken during the discussion; the chair indicated the committee would revisit the VLT amendment and other sections later, and McIntyre agreed to send updated revenue estimates to committee members.

Transcript Highlights:

• And so the idea behind establishing a working group with 21 stakeholders from all across those industries
• Uh, but I'd like the idea of looking at legislation to look at doing it like a super fund if we can keep
• Uh, but I'd like the idea of looking at legislation to look at doing it like a super fund if we can keep
• um<00:38:53.520> it<00:38:53.839> being<00:38:54.079> medical point, the idea
• of um it being medical point, the idea of um it being medical or<00:38:54.800> you<00:38:54.960

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:01:40 Chair Comments 00:02:51 Rep. Nima Kulkarni PFAS Presentation 00:04:35 EEC PFAS Presentation 00:39:36 Rusty Cress PFAS Presentation 01:01:10 Chair Comments on Admin Regs and Reports Received 01:14:41, 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Members in this room now probably have no idea what Sen.
• Seems like a great idea. I'm happy to know that.
• President, I have no idea what was just explained. I have no idea what we are about to pass. Mr.
• I have no idea what Sen. Boldon just said.
• I have no idea what Sen. Boldon just said.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So reach out if you have a constituent that has an idea or if you have an idea, reach out.
• So reach out if you have a constituent that has an idea or if you have an idea, reach out.
• So reach out if you have a constituent that has an idea or if you have an idea, reach out.
• So reach out if you have a constituent that has an idea or if you have an idea, reach out.
• So reach out if you have a constituent that has an idea or if you have an idea, reach out.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• give you an idea of what um is going on. give you an idea of what um is going on.
• So that gives you an idea of the scope of the program. >> Mr. Miller, thank you for that data.
• The idea here is to provide them just-in-time information for their tasks.
• The idea here is very simple. They just have a web connection.
• So the idea here is very security.

Bills: HF2825

Keywords: expungement, criminal justice, background check, security industry, private detective, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Any idea what it says? Well, I don't want to hold up her bill.
• The idea is they're not reselling it.
• So we are supportive of the idea.
• So why they wouldn't go to Crockett, I had the slightest idea.
• Great idea. Yeah, I think with this...

Bills: HB3000, HB2622, HB2283, HB541, HB1776, HB1803, HB1669, HB2588, HB220, HB3415, HB50, HB1314, HB 107, HB220, HB50, HB107

Keywords: ambulance service, rural healthcare, grants, financial assistance, qualified counties, mental health, patient transport, female attendants, security measures, healthcare regulation, epinephrine, anaphylaxis, health care, school safety, training, emergency response, direct patient care, healthcare, physicians, medical services

Transcript Highlights:

• Please clear your minds of these medically inaccurate ideas and support the cause of victimized women
• <00:43:36.000> and body as if it's a hypothetical idea and body as if it's a hypothetical
• The idea that trans athletes don't belong in sports or that their participation is a threat is deeply
• The idea that trans athletes don't belong in sports or that their participation is a threat is deeply
• Scott: I have no idea, Madam Chair.

Keywords: 1183, house